Services

Innovative Solutions Through Rigorous Research 

At GDRI, we specialize in cutting-edge experimental and quasi-experimental research tailored to address pressing social challenges. Our comprehensive services include:

Study Design: Crafting robust frameworks to ensure the validity and reliability of research.

Implementation: Executing research with precision, leveraging advanced methodologies.

Data Analysis: Utilizing sophisticated techniques to transform data into actionable insights.

Impact and Success

Our research has informed policy decisions and enhanced program effectiveness, driving sustainable development and positive social change. Partner with us to leverage our expertise and achieve impactful outcomes.

Key Projects and Outcomes

Education Initiatives

Through low-cost interventions, GDRI has enhanced access to quality education for over 90,000 students across pre-primary, school, and college levels. These include innovative solutions like Pathshala, which provides educational content, Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems that offer learning support, and tele-mentoring programs that connect students with mentors remotely. These initiatives ensure that education is accessible and effective, particularly in underserved areas, thereby improving educational outcomes and opportunities for many students.

Healthcare Programs

GDRI's healthcare efforts have significantly impacted maternal mental health during COVID-19 through tele-counseling. They have reduced child mortality with low-cost telemedicine and 24/7 IVR support. Awareness about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has been raised among sex workers, and education on waterborne diseases has been provided in coastal areas. Additionally, heatstroke prevention awareness programs have been implemented in Dhaka North City Corporation. These initiatives have collectively benefited over 150,000 individuals.

Agricultural Innovation

GDRI provides training in saline-tolerant farming practices and collaborates with the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) on homestead gardening projects. They facilitate the adoption of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) among poor rural farmers, increasing rice productivity. This joint project with BRAC is funded by the International Growth Centre. GDRI also organizes community meetings (উঠান বৈঠক) to encourage farmers to shift from conventional to modern farming practices. These initiatives have benefited over 40,000 individuals.

Women Empowerment Programs

GDRI has trained 7,000 women in vocational skills to help them start and grow businesses in the Rohingya refugee camp in Ukhia. Additionally, we have provided gender norms training to approximately 2,500 small and medium enterprise (SME) owners and workers. These efforts aim to foster a more inclusive and supportive business environment, enhancing economic independence and empowerment for women, particularly in challenging and underserved regions.

Environmental Conservation

GDRI has conducted experiments to determine if recipients of benevolent works are more inclined to volunteer for activities like cleaning schoolyards and playgrounds. Additionally, we have launched awareness programs focused on the conscious use of natural resources. These include sustainable sourcing of fish fries from Sundarban rivers and promoting better fish management practices such as making dried fish. Our efforts aim to foster environmental stewardship and sustainable practices within communities.

Get Involved

Join us in creating meaningful change. Contact us at info@gdri.org to discuss partnership opportunities or support our initiatives.

Monitoring and evaluation of different types of social interventon is one of the services that GDRI provides very professionally and effectively. From designing of the project to through implemention process team of experts from GDRI monitor and evaluates the project activities using tools of formative evaluation and provides feedback for improvement and adjustment. The team also helps project personnel by developing a monitoring toolkit so that implementing organizations can also see the progress for themselves.

Post-evaluation methods are used to evaluate the immediate output of the project based on project proforma and logical framework. Outcome evaluation is done using quantitative approach like experimental i.e. Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) and quasi-experimental tecuniques i.e. Difference-in-Difference, Instrumental Variable (IV), Regression Discontinuty Design, etc. We also have a team of experts in qualitative approach.